take the
preregistration
challenge
cognitive science
Transparency into the research workflow is a core value of
science. Preregistration adds transparency by specifying in
advance how data will be collected and analyzed.
Preregistration adds clarity & credibility
Preregistration distinguishes hypothesis testing from hypothesis
generating research. Both are important. However, the same data
cannot be used to generate and test a hypothesis, as often happens
unintentionally.
Hypothesis testing
Hypothesis generating
Statistical tests are specified in advance
Goal is to minimize false discoveries
vs.
Exploring through data is encouraged
Goal is to avoid missing serendipitous
findings
Presenting exploratory outcomes as confirmatory makes
results seem tidier, but reduces credibility and rigor.
why preregister?
1
It increases the credibility of your results.
2
It allows you to stake a claim to your ideas sooner.
3
It improves your design by encouraing earlier planning.
4 You can win $1,000 for publishing the results.
publish in these eligible journals
Brain and Behavior
Cognition & Emotion
Cortex
Journal of Memory and Language
Learning & Behavior
Memory & Cognition
Nature
Nature Human Behaviour
PLOS
Science
And more. . .
Preregistering your study does not guarantee publication in any journal.
Learn more at cos.io/prereg
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